I Thought I Knew You

I thought I knew You God
When I was young and wild
Life had taken me down a path
Where I was touched, then beguiled

I thought I knew You God
Because sometimes I was kind
Selfish, yet unselfish too
It seemed right in my mind

I thought I knew You God
Not till I was completely broken
Did I absolutely know You God
I listened for Your words spoken

I thought I knew You God
With my face pressed to the floor
Gut wrenching sobs wracked me
When I couldn't find You anymore

I thought I knew You God
Until a heart filled with fear
Doubting my very existence
As I asked, "Are You here"

I thought I knew You God
I did when all was well
Then the crushing blows came
And I went straight to hell

I thought I knew You God
As I wallowed in my sin
Until at last, I acquiesced
I prayed and asked You in

Oh, the beauty of Your words
There is nothing I won't do
To hear You whisper to my soul
My child, "I know you."

This poem won first place for the January 2008 poetry contest

Book by Kathleen Higham

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